Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a new milestone in Covid-19 vaccination by administering over 4 lakh doses in a single day on Monday.
According to the Health & Family Welfare Department, a total of 4,16,454 doses were administered.
The department congratulated all the healthcare workers of the state for making it possible.
#Odisha reached a new milestone in #COVID19Vaccination by administering 4,16,454 doses in a single day!
Many congratulations to Team Health Odisha for making it possible. #OdishaCares @CMO_Odisha
— H & FW Dept Odisha (@HFWOdisha) September 21, 2021
Notably, the state government has revised the daily vaccination target to 4 lakh to expedite the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible beneficiaries.
Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, Glad to share that #Odishas successful mass #COVID19vaccination drive has achieved yet another milestone. With the hard work and commitment of our healthcare professionals, the State has administered more than 4 lakh jabs in a single day.
Glad to share that #Odisha‘s successful mass #COVID19 vaccination drive has achieved yet another milestone. With the hard work and commitment of our healthcare professionals, the State has administered more than 4 lakh jabs in a single day. #OdishaLeads pic.twitter.com/D43SFM0ax5
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) September 21, 2021
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